Pedestrian critically injured in crash on Atlantic Boulevard

Man hit near intersection Atlantic Blvd., Anniston Rd.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A pedestrian was struck by a car and critically injured early Sunday morning in the city's Regency area, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said. 

According to police, at around 2:25 a.m., the man was hit trying to cross Atlantic Boulevard near the intersection of Anniston Road, just east of Monument Road. The man did not appear to be using a crosswalk when he was hit, officials said.

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The man was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, officials said. 

Traffic homicide units were called to the scene to investigate the crash, officials said. 

There was no information is given regarding the driver.

If you have any information on the crash, call police at 904-630-0500.Â